The construction of self-administered, programed, culture training manuals, called "Culture Assimilators," is described here. These programs provide an apparently effective method for assisting members of one culture to interact and adjust successfully with members of another culture. Culture assimilators have been constructed for the…

Of a questionnaire sent to 1700 Asian students enrolled in the 1970 spring semester at Los angeles City College, 659 (38%) responded. Returns were mostly from those of Japanese or Chinese ancestry who were categorized as (1) foreign-born, (2) native-born, and (3) those from Hawaii. A distinct language barrier between the foreign-born and…

The results of this study show that friendship formation is guided by the principle of similarity of racial and cultural group membership. The discontinuity between intergroup attitudes and intergroup affiliation can be seen in the results of the race relations surveys administered in the Army. (Author/WI)

The central thesis of this article is that schools may be used by a governing population to impede the integration of subordinate national minorities into the national society while simultaneously fostering a sense of identification with the symbols of that society. (Author)

This paper focuses on an analysis of stratification in an ethnically heterogeneous society in which residential distribution and socioeconomic status (and their interrelationship) are viewed as crucial dimensions of a society's social integration. (Author)

Correlates of outmarriage among Colombian and Dominican migrants in New York City were examined. The findings show that they are long-term settlers, although not necessarily permanent ones. A large minority marry persons of different national origins. The strongest predictors of outmarriage are urban background, parental education, and respondent…

The hypothesis that minorities that are segregated from the majority group in a mixed society are less likely to be assimilated than those who are integrated is assessed. Data from 139 Texan cities with large Hispanic populations are used. The results suggest that factors other than segregation determine ethnic identification. (Author/VM)

A study of attrition after the first year of college was conducted at the National Technical Institute for the Deaf. A path-analytic model of nine factors affecting student persistence was tested using LISREL. The results indicate that social integration is an important factor in college persistence. (Author/MLW)

Discusses assimilation and adaptation of immigrants in the United States. Summarizes major sociological theories on assimilation. Focuses on schools as instruments of assimilation that attempt to force Anglo-conformity upon students. The refugee student's perceptions of his or her problems and opportunities are discussed. (PS)

Presents findings of a study that examined whether West Germany's Greek, Italian, and Turkish ethnic organizations hinder the assimilation of immigrants. Reports that social integration is affected by the distinctive characteristics of each organization and its participants, but their existence, in itself, is not simply an indicator of segregation…

Argues that Australians from different ethnic backgrounds are not a threat to cohesion as long as they share the overarching values which are reflected in Australia's democracy, economic system, legal institutions, and in Engish as the common language of communication. Discusses the Greek-Australian tradition of family life. (SED)

Seventy-two Turkish female immigrants reported problems created by the difficulty of adjusting to Danish culture and society, unemployment and overwork, isolation from other Turks, and sex role changes. Many interviewees reported stress-related illnesses, but overall the Turkish women were strong, resourceful, and determined to solve their…

The historical background and cultural identity of Franco-Americans in New England, both French Canadians and Acadians, are outlined. Their educational experiences in American public schools, in which they have been left largely to assimilate by themselves, are discussed, and the current struggle for Franco-American cultural and linguistic…

An examination of the movement towards multicultural education shows a revival of ethnic consciousness and responsiveness to meeting student needs. Cultural pluralism needs to permeate both education and public school programs for this change to be completed. Some problems being encountered are discussed. (DF)

Reports on a bussing plan for a set of secondary schools with the novel intention to engineer social and academic heterogeneity within the schools through a system of parental choice. (Author)